HALIFAX – The Interdenominational Christian Men’s Network (ICMN) will have their next Men’s Night Out from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, with guest speaker T.C. Stalllings at the Halifax Country Club, Route 106, Halifax.

Stallings is well-known for his acting role in the movie Courageous, released in 2011. He played TJ, the leader of the gang, in the movie. In addition, he is an athlete, having played professional football. He has done modeling, is a business owner, radio broadcaster, a Pastor, preacher, teacher and a highly sought after speaker for conferences, events, churches, schools and more. Most important, Stallings is a true Ambassador for Christ, fulfilling his life’s goal to use his talent to impact lives for Christ. He is married, Levette, has two children, and resides in California.

ICMN is an independent, nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization, and is not associated with any church or denomination. All are welcome.

Admission to Men’s Night Out is $15 per adult, and $12 per teen. A group rate of $12 per person for groups of 10 or more if preregistered by mail no later than Tuesday, Sept. 25, is offered. For more information and details to register, visit the website, www.icmn.us. You can also contact Peter Rice at 508-238-8661, or by email at peter@icmn.us. Additionally you may contact Alan Siegel at 508-238-0406, or by email at alan@siegelfinancial.com.

ICMN is an independent, nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization, and is not associated with any church or denomination. All are welcome.

Crop to benefit Multiple Sclerosis

PLYMPTON – A Multiple Sclerosis Benefit Crop will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Upland Sportsman’s Club, 76 Upland Road, Plympton. There will be raffles, fun, and laughs all day long. Lunch, dinner, snacks and water provided.

Preregistration is required by Friday, Sept. 28. The cost is $40, which is non-refundable. Seating is limited. Send check or money order (made out to Nancy Morrison) to: Nancy Morrison, 289 Pembroke St., Kingston. Questions? Email or call Nancy at svenska54@verizon.net or 781-585-4975.

Texas Hold’em fundraiser

HALIFAX – Halifax Youth Soccer is holding its first Texas Hold’em fundraising event at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Upland Club in Plympton. The cost is $50 per player. There will be first, second and third place prizes of $500, $250 and $100. An Italian buffet will be available for purchase at $5 for players and $10 for non-players. Cocktails will be available for purchase and there will be a 50/50 raffle. Tickets can be purchased at the door by credit card or cash or purchased in advance by contacting Mary Gravinese at fundraising@halifaxsoccer.net. If you are going to be a player and purchasing at the door, you must be there by 5:45 p.m.

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Al Anon meetings

SOUTH CARVER – The Church of the Vine, 5 Wareham St., South Carver, will hold Al Anon meetings at 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Al Anon is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics and substance abusers.

Family yard and bake sale

HALIFAX – Winnetuxet Children’s Place is celebrating 27 years in business, with its annual 20-plus family yard and bake sale fundraiser for the school from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Winnetuxet Children’s Place, 3 East St., Halifax.

All monies raised will benefit individual classrooms by bringing professional programs to the center.

Items must be sold and will be priced to sell. Clothing sold by the bag. No reasonable offers refused with a large variety of vintage and new items to choose from.

Free pile: Help eliminate the free pile especially after noon Saturday. All remaining items will be donated to appropriate organizations.

September blood drives

The American Red Cross will hold several community blood drives during the month of September. All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. Blood donors are needed every day to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need. In September, all presenting donors will receive a collectible Red Sox T-shirt and a $19.99 Extra Mile Service Package with oil and filter change, free four-tire rotation, free wiper blades and free tire pressure check plus $60 off a set of four tires. Prizes are nontransferable and not redeemable for cash. Valid at participating retail locations; some restrictions may apply. To make an appointment to donate blood, call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or log onto redcrossblood.org.

PLYMOUTH/CARVER – Visit Myles Standish State Forest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, for fishing contests and fun nature activities for all ages at the sixth annual Take Me Fishin’ family event. Fishing poles and bait will be provided, or You can take your own. A Massachusetts fishing license is not required. The event will take place at Fearing Pond, which is stocked with trout. Stay for an hour or the whole day. Take a picnic lunch. This free event will be held rain or shine and is sponsored by the Friends of Myles Standish State Forest, the Department of Conservation & Recreation and MassWildlife. For more information call 508-866-2526 or visit www.friendsmssf.com. For park information and a park map, visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/mssf.htm.

King Richard’s Faire

CARVER – King Richard’s Faire, New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance Festival, runs through Oct. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and Monday holidays (Columbus Day) at 235 Main St. in South Carver. The faire is a full day of live, interactive entertainment for all ages, including exotic tigers and a rare liger, daring knights jousting on horseback, and eight stages filled with song and dance. Every Saturday, themed events add variety to the lineup (see www.kingrichardsfaire.net for special Saturday schedule). Tickets are $27 for adults (age 12 and older) and $15 for children ages 4-11. Children under 4 are admitted free and parking is free. Discounts are available for groups of 25 or more adults with reservations (email info@kingrichardsfaire.net). Find King Richard on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TheKingRichardsFaire) and on Twitter @KRFaire or call 508-866-5391 for more information.

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‘Picture the Dream’

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra’s 97th season opening night concert, Picture the Dream, will be performed at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, in Memorial Hall, at 83 Court St., when Conductor Steven Karidoyanes pairs a modern marvel with a symphonic classic.

“Ellis Island: The Dream of America,” penned by native New Englander-turned-Hollywood-composer Peter Boyer, combines the excitement of live theatre with the glory of symphony music. This emotionally compelling piece will feature actors portraying immigrant narratives against the backdrop of Ellis Island images. Acclaimed actress and author Marianne Leone Cooper will be joined by fellow actor Ed Hoopman. The concert also features Mussorgky’s much-loved and marvelously descriptive “Pictures at an Exhibition.” A pre-concert talk with Karidoyanes will be offered at 7 p.m.

A pre-concert soiree, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Pilgrim Hall Museum, at 75 Court St. Contact the Phil office for details at 508-746-8008 or www.plymouthphil.org. The 97th season of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Carver Farmers’ Market

CARVER – The Carver Farmers’ Market will run every Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. until Oct. 28, rain or shine in Shurtleff Park on Route 58 (across from the Carver Town Hall). Offering local farm fresh fruits and vegetables, live lobsters, eggs, jams, jellies, sauces, home baked goods, hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, honey, soap, jewelry, crafts, live music and more. For information, call 508-866-2428.

Learn basic bicycle mechanics

PLYMOUTH – Gilly’s Cycling Adventures, sponsor of Operation Bicycle Wheel, now offers “open shop hours” by appointment, at 109 Sandwich St. Take your bicycle and learn basic bicycle maintenance and repair from a USA Cycling licensed mechanic and League of American Bicyclists certified instructor. For more information call Dave “Gilly” Gilbert at Gilly’s Cycling Adventures (any time, day or night) at 508-927-4148 or email d_gilbert217@comcast.net.

Capital Solutions for Small Business

KINGSTON – Tuesday, Oct. 2, Massachusetts Growth Capital Corp (MGCC) and the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE) will host the Capital Solutions for Small Business Forum from 8 to 10 a.m., at Indian Pond Country Club, 60 Country Club Way, Kingston. Moderated by Charles “Chuck” Grigsby, president of MGCC, the forum will feature a keynote by Senate President Therese Murray, followed by a small business panel discussion including local business executives Peter Nyberg of Hearth Wood Fired Bread (Plymouth), Mike Cuscia of Bainbridge International (Canton), and Christopher Richards of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank (Hyannis).

The panelists will discuss their business success stories and touch on issues and challenges affecting all small businesses, including capital gaps in the marketplace and management assistance. Attendees will also be able to consult with on-site banking and loan representatives to discuss financial solutions for their own business.

Visit with the local police, fire and Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department. They will be bringing their K-9 dogs for an 11a.m. show. There will also be massage therapist, zumba and wellness practitioners. Go for a fun day with prizes and raffles along with learning how to take care of ourselves.

Candidate debates

The Plymouth Area League of Women Voters is sponsoring two candidate debates this election season. They are both open to the public.

The 9th Congressional District Debate is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury. Rep.Bill Keating, Republican Chris Sheldon and Independent Daniel Botelho will be participating. Dr. Kathleen Leslie will be the moderator.

State Senate and state Representative candidates will face off at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, at the Kingston Town Hall, 26 Evergreen St., Kingston. Sen. Therese Murray and Thomas Keyes will face off for the Senate seat and Rep.Thomas Calter and Debra Betz for the House seat. Attorney Alice Lague will be moderating. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Massachusetts Archaeological Society fall lecture

MIDDLEBOROUGH – The Massachusetts Archaeological Society is hosting a fall lecture series, “Digging and Discovery,” on subjects that will be of interest to the general public as well as to those involved in archaeology. The next program in the series, which is sponsored by the Massasoit Chapter of the society, is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. The programs will take place at the Robbins Museum of Archaeology on Jackson Street.

The topic for Oct. 10 will be “The Iriquois Nation,” presented by David Burnine. Burbine’s presentation will be about one hour in length, and will be followed by a tour of the Robbins Museum.

The remaining program in the series will take place Nov. 14: “The Search to Identify a 19th Century Wooden Sailing Ship Wrecked in the North River,” presented by Paul McCarthy.

Preregistration is requested. Call 781-834-3403 or email judithmacioci@yahoo.com. The programs are free to those who preregister, $5 at the door for adults and $2.50 for students 16 and under. Active duty members of the military are admitted free of charge to all MAS programs.

See the MAS website, www.massarchaeology.org, for more information about the society and the Robbins Museum.

Plymouth County 4-H fall 5K run/walk

MIDDLEBOROUGH – Plymouth County 4-H will hold a fall foliage 5K run/walk to aid local clubs in keeping 4-H growing strong in Plymouth County and to help expand offered public programs. The 5K will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, in celebration of National 4-H week. The runner wave starts at 9 a.m. and the walk/jog wave starts at 9:15 a.m. The 5K run begins at 9 a.m. at the East Middleborough 4-H clubhouse, 183 Thompson St. (Route 105). Parking is in the field behind clubhouse.

Page 5 of 15 - Each registration costs $25, and each participant gets a free T-shirt. All money raised from the 5K directly benefits the Plymouth County 4-H programs.

4-H is the largest youth organization in the country. 4-H is for all youths ages 5-18 who want to participate. Club membership is available at little or no cost to the families. 4-H teaches and encourages youths to make healthy choices in their lives. All youths and adults are invited to run/walk the benefit race.

3. Donate an item to be auctioned, such as gift certificates, new/unopened items, themed baskets, etc.

Register on line at: www.4H5K.net or www.plymouthcounty4h.org. Contact vschell@umext.umass.edu for more information and registration forms.

Kayla’s Beat Goes On

PLYMOUTH – The Jordan Hospital Club is hosting the sixth annual Kayla’s Beat Goes On 5K Road Race at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The 5K Walk/Run is held in memory of Kayla Richards, a radiology associate at Jordan Hospital, who at age 22 died tragically at a local fitness club. Kayla’s Bill was passed in 2007 requiring gyms to have automatic defibrillators on location with trained staff. The goal is to raise $50,000 for upgrades and enhancements to the Samuel S. Dennis III and Lillian W. Dennis Critical Care Center at Jordan Hospital. This race event, through the Jordan Hospital Club, has donated more than $75,000 to the hospital to benefit the Cardiovascular Center, the Breast Center, the Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center and the Birth Place. Post-race celebrations include cash prizes, gift certificates, food and live music. Special edition T-shirts are awarded to the first 200 registrants. Visit www.kaylasbeatgoeson.org to register/donate/sponsor. For information about the Jordan Hospital Club, visit www.jhclub.org. Find the race on Facebook at Jordan Hospital Club’s Kaylas Beat Goes On 5K Run Walk.

Building Life Skills and Relationships Through the Arts

MIDDLEBOROUGH – Valerie Rufo, of The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts, is offering a fall session of “Building Life Skills and Relationships Through the Arts.” The eight-week course beginning Monday, Oct. 15, is designed to allow participants to express themselves through all aspects of the performing arts. Participants of all ages will discover the confidence building power of performing on stage while learning about costumes, set designs, creative movement, music, props, theatre games and character development, all while learning about appropriate social interaction. The class will feature guest mentor workshops and master classes. The eight-week session will culminate in an open to the public performance on stage at The Alley Theatre in Middleborough.

“Building Life Skills and Relationships Through the Arts” will be held Mondays, Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3 and 10 with a school wide recital Dec. 16. This eight-week class meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and is $160. (Must have a minimum of six participants in the class.) For more information visit burtwoodschool.com to confirm a spot in the class call 508-946-1071.

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Register for Habitat golf tournament

PLYMOUTH – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth will hold its 12th annual golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 20, at Southers Marsh Golf Club in Plymouth, sponsored by DSW Inc. Shotgun start is at 8 a.m. The fee is $95 until Oct. 17. The greens fee includes a cart, Italian dinner, prizes and a gift bag. Lunch only tickets are also available for $25. A $50 sponsorship puts your company name or logo on a sign at a hole on the course; $150 puts the name or logo on participant T-shirts and on Habitat’s website, and $1,000 includes the name or logo on all carts, T-shirts, the website and all press releases. All proceeds go toward continuing Habitat of Greater Plymouth’s mission to provide decent, affordable housing in conjunction with deserving families. For more information or to register for the tournament, visit Habitat of Greater Plymouth’s website, www.hfhplymouth.org, or call the office at 508-866-4188.

Komen MA Race for the Cure

BOSTON – The 20th annual Komen MA Race for the Cure will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Joe Moakley Park, 600 William J. Day Blvd., South Boston. The event is a nonprofit fundraising event dedicated to raising dollars to support local breast health programs that cover education, prevention, screening, and treatment while also funding the most promising research on the national level. The Susan G. Komen Race Series is the world’s largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer. The first Massachusetts Race for the Cure was held in 1993. Since 2003, more than 30,000 men, women, and children have participated in the Affiliate’s signature 5K fitness run/walk event. For information or to register for the Komen MA Race for the Cure, visit www.komenmassrace.org/2012.

Chrissy’s Charity bazaar donations

PLYMOUTH – Chrissy’s Charity will hold a two-day bazaar, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20-21, at St. Mary Parish Center, at 327 Court St. There will be more than 25 tables. There are now more than 20 different faith bracelets available, each has been blessed and is presented in a gift box with a card for $7 each. There are new gift items for $2, $3, $4, etc., new watches at reduced prices, handmade jewelry, dolls, women’s rings and more. There is also a limited supply of free rosaries, crucifixes and prayer booklets. Donations of white elephant table items are needed, any type of old or new or broken jewelry, yarn, unopened cosmetic items, Christian items and lots of goodies for the food tables (homemade pasta is especially appreciated). Please, no furniture or clothes. Drop off items at the parish center from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 18-19. All funds raised support the charitable needs of the church and the community. Call Jane at 508-746-6095 or Brenda at 781-585-8954 if you have any questions.

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Theatre One’s Psychic Faire

MIDDLEBOROUGH – Rev. Jodi St. Onge is the owner and founder of Blue Angel Healing at 40 Main St. in Carver and. is one of the 14 Readers that will be appearing at Theatre One’s Fundraising Psychic Faire Event from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday Oct. 20, at the VFW Hall, 12 Station St, in Middleborough. All proceeds go to benefit Theatre One, a nonprofit Theatre Company since 1982, where all ages are invited to get into the ACT. The cover charge $2. All 15-minute readings are $20. For information, call 508-947-7716.

Student poetry at art center

PLYMOUTH – “Paint Me a Poem, Write Me a Picture,” teenage poetic interpretations of the art on exhibit, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, at 11 North St. Admission is free. Student writers from Plymouth North and South high schools will interpret with poetry selected works of art on display during the Plymouth Guild for the Arts’ 45th annual Juried Art Show. This will be a sight and sound event as the students read their poems in front of a large screen displaying the pieces they interpret. The event will take place in the Russell Gallery, former home of the Plymouth Public Library, at the Plymouth Center for the Arts. Complimentary refreshments will be served. For more information about the Center, go to www.plymouthguild.org or call 508-746-7222.

Middleborough Farmers’ Market

MIDDLEBOROUGH – The Middleborough Farmers’ Market is open and will run every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 27, rain or shine on the Middleborough Town Hall lawn on Route 105. Offering local farm fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, soap, crafts and more. For information, call 508-866-2428.

Performathon artwork contest

DUXBURY –South Shore Conservatory is accepting submissions from students of all ages for their Performathon 2013 artwork contest. Performathon 2013, Kids Helping Kids, partners the Conservatory with the Hingham Barnes & Noble in a performance marathon, engaging Conservatory students in an opportunity to showcase their performance skills as they help raise money for the Conservatory’s Scholarship Fund through sponsor pledges. Last year, more than 200 Conservatory students participated in the two-day event.

Open to the public, the artwork contest invites students to create an 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch image based on Performathon’s “Kids Helping Kids through Music” motto. Crayons, digital media, markers, colored pencils – all media welcome. Think bright and musical. Artwork should be submitted to Amy Schomp by Oct. 31, by dropping it off with the registrars at the Hingham or Duxbury campus office with the student’s full name, age, complete contact information, instrument and teacher (if applicable). The winning artwork will be displayed permanently at both campuses and used in all Performathon 2013 materials including the poster, program and website. For more information, contact Amy Schomp at 781-749-7565, ext. 19, or email a.schomp@sscmusic.org.

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Edaville Rail Run

CARVER – The 12th annual Edaville Rail Run will take place Saturday, Nov. 10, in Edaville Railroad, South Carver. There will be a 5-mile race and a 2-mile fun run/walk, both starting at 10 a.m. Two of the most unique courses around, these courses traverse the gravel bog trails in and around Edaville Railroad. No hills but some nice multi-media surfaces, from grass to gravel to some asphalt. All participants may purchase half price tickets for Edaville, that day only. Indoor facilities before and after the race are available, entertainment by “Pete,” “Bob’s Chowda” and more. This is a family friendly event. Sorry, no dogs allowed in Edaville USA or on the racecourse. For more information, contact Donna Merritt, race director at 508-317-5359 or edavillerailrun@comcast.net. For additional race information, go to www.edavillerailrun.com. To register online, go to www.coolrunning.com. Long-sleeved dry fit T-shirt to first 600 registrants.

Silver Lake High School Class of 1977 reunion

HALIFAX – The Class of 1977 will celebrate its 35th class reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Monponsett Inn in Halifax. For information, visit http://silverlakeregionalhighschoolclassof1977.yolasite.com/ or the SLRHS class of 1977 Facebook page or email silverlake1977@yahoo.com.

Habitat playhouse raffle

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth is holding its annual playhouse raffle. The raffle is scheduled for December and tickets are available at www.hfhplymouth.org. The raffle is sponsored by HarborOne Credit Union, Tedeschi’s, Sullivan Tire and Richard’s Micro-Tool. Tickets are $5, or five for $20.

The playhouse, built at Habitat’s ReStore on Route 58 in Carver, is on display at The Pinehills in Plymouth. It will appear at the Kingston Unitarian Universalist Church before heading back to the ReStore.

The mobile display is possible courtesy of Capeway Towing in Hanover, with signage courtesy of Signs by Design. This doesn’t have to be used as a playhouse; it can be converted into a shed to store anything.

Ghost story submissions

MIDDLEBOROUGH – Do you have a true local ghost story you’d like to share? The editors at Rock Village Publishing are seeking stories for a forthcoming book about hauntings, ghastly deeds or weird goings-on in the towns of Middleborough and Lakeville. You may submit your written story either by regular mail or by email. Be sure to include your address and phone number. Your story may be of any length, but is subject to editing. State whether photographs are available, but do not include them with your submission. The deadline for submitting stories is Dec. 31. If your story is accepted, you will be notified, and you will receive a copy of the book when it is published next year. Mail your story to Rock Village Publishing, 41 Walnut St., Middleborough, MA 02346, or email your story to rockvillage@verizon.net with “Got Ghosts?” in the subject line of email. Do not mail originals; mail copies only. No stories will be returned.

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Bucket Fillers program

PLYMPTON – Parents and guardians for students at the Dennett Elementary School might be surprised if their child comes home and asks them if they have a bucket. While they aren’t part of a science experiment, buckets will play an important role in the classrooms this year. Every grade will be participating in the Bucket Fillers program. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plympton Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The grant was used to purchase books, posters and supplies to support the program.

The Bucket Fillers program is a way to get children to understand that it is important to do something nice for someone everyday, even if it seems insignificant to us. The program helps create a kind and respectful school atmosphere. It is based on the concept that when the bucket is full, we feel good. When it is not, we feel sad. Through their acts or words, a person can fill or empty someone’s bucket as well as their own.

Silver Lake Class of 1973 Reunion Committee

KINGSTON – The Silver Lake Class of 1973 40th Reunion Committee is still looking for missing classmates’ contact information. You can send your information to slrhs73@yahoo.com. You can also download the questionnaire from the reunion website at http://silverlake1973.yolasite.com.

You can also find information on upcoming Reunion Committee meetings, current itinerary for the reunion events, information on hotel accommodations as well as listings of missing classmates and information on how to get ahold of the committee. If you download the questionnaire from the website you can fill it out electronically and send it to slrhs73@yahoo.com.

CAPT PAL Preschool

CARVER – CAPT PAL Preschool is not accepting applications for the fall 2012. There are morning sessions available for children age 3 through 5. The preschool is located downstairs at the United Parish of Carver Church. The school was established in 1974 and serves families in Carver and surrounding towns. For more information about the programs available or to request an application, call the Director Elaine Raymond at 508-866-5415.

Volunteers needed for Boards and Committees

HALIFAX – The Halifax Board of Selectmen continues to encourage residents to volunteer for and participate in the activities of the following boards and committees: Beautification Committee, one vacancy; Cable TV Advisory Committee, one vacancy; Capital Planning Committee, two vacancies; Council on Aging, one vacancy; Finance Committee, one vacancy; Historical Commission, two vacancies; Historic District Commission, one vacancy; Town Government Study Committee, two vacancies; Traffic Safety Committee, one vacancy; Zoning Board of Appeals, one vacancy.

All of these boards and committees need volunteers to assist in on-going projects. For instance, the Beautification Committee seeks volunteers to serve on the committee but also to work on various projects this fall. Without volunteers, the previous work performed by the Beautification Committee will not be maintained and improved. The Cable TV Advisory Committee is in the midst of negotiations with Comcast for a new license for the cable provider and the Capital Planning Committee has already begun its work for fiscal year 2014 and a re-vamping of the town’s capital plan.

Page 10 of 15 - To volunteer, residents can contact the Board of Selectmen’s office, 781-294-1316, to obtain a Talent Bank form or download it from the town’s website, http://www.town.halifax.ma.us and send it or drop it off at the Town Hall, 499 Plymouth St., Halifax, MA 02338.

Donation Café open

MIDDLEBOROUGH – All Are Welcome Community Kitchen and Bakery Inc. is open for breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. This weekly meal is open to the public. All Are Welcome is a donation café, where all meals are available on a “pay-as-you-can” basis. Guests can donate all, a portion or nothing toward the suggested amounts posted on the menu board. Those who are unable to make a contribution are invited to donate their time – either at the kitchen or around the community. Each week guests can choose from a selection of breakfast specials, hot cereal, fresh fruits and scratch-baked breads and muffins. The café is located inside the Church of Our Savior parish hall at 60 Union St., Middleborough. For more information call All Are Welcome at 508-443-0243 or visit the website at www.allarewelcome.us. This program is sponsored by the Church of Our Savior, Episcopal.

New DOT number

BOSTON – Aug. 1, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced a new telephone number for Registry of Motor Vehicles business and transactions – 857-DOT-8000 or 857-368-8000. The number is now live and serves the RMV’s Call Center, which answers, based on 2011 call volumes, an average of 45,000 calls each month. Over the next year, customers will become familiar with the 857-DOT area code and exchange as MassDOT offices across the commonwealth transition to the new number. The telephone transition will result in annual phone bill and maintenance savings of approximately $422,000. The RMV’s new telephone number is being advertised inside Registry branches, on the MBTA system and through the Highway Division’s digital billboard PSA program throughout the month of August. The RMV reminds customers that there are two dozen transactions that may be performed online at mass.gov/RMV. For transportation news and updates, visit MassDOT at www.mass.gov/massdot or the blog at www.mass.gov/blog/transportation, or follow MassDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/massdot.

Cyclical property inspections

HALIFAX – The Assessors’ Cyclical Property Inspections, which began in April of 2011, will continue throughout this year and are now concentrating on Thompson Street, Firefly Road, Lillypond, Orchard Circle, Highland Woods, Summit, Old Summit, Harvest, Kestrel, Walnut and Cherry Street.

Inspections will be done between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday by a member of the Assessors’ office who will carry proper identification and be driving a car registered with the police department. For any questions regarding this project, call the Assessors’ office at 781-293-1721.

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Halifax Water Department

HALIFAX – Notice to all residents: The Halifax Water Department’s annual Consumer Confidence Report will be mailed to every Halifax resident in June and will be available at the Water Department office as of Monday, June 11. The report is based on 2011 test data and designed to inform the consumer about Halifax’s water quality and the services the Water Department delivers to you each and every day.

If you need a copy, stop by the Water Department Office at 500 Plymouth St. or call 781-293-1733.

Support Halifax athletes reusing equipment

HALIFAX – Share your kids’ outgrown/unused baseball equipment. Collection bins will be set up at the Snack Shack this season for you to drop off, take and exchange used gloves, batting gloves, bats, helmets, cleats, pants, belts, protective gear, etc. Items should be in good working condition. No damaged items, please.

This is a free program open to all Halifax residents. Your help is needed to get this program started. Take a moment to clean out those closets and bureaus and give back to the community.

Drop-off your items any time at 19 Deer Hill Road, Halifax. A collection bin is available at the top of the driveway, behind the park bench.

Future drop-off/exchange dates at the Snack Shack are TBA. Check for SHARE updates at www.halifaxbaseball.com.

For questions, lisa.hyb@comcast.net.

Phil yard sign

PLYMOUTH – Want to help spread the word about the Plymouth Philharmonic? Do you live on a high profile street, or know someone with a business or home on one? You can adopt a Phil yard sign. Go to the Phil office to pick up the 18x24-inch yard sign and two weeks before a concert, just put the sign up. It helps promote concerts and will be part of ad campaigns.

Call the office at 508-746-8008. The office is on 11 North St. in downtown Plymouth on the second floor of the Center for the Arts, and is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Food pantry

PLYMPTON – Plympton Congregational Church, on Main Street, maintains a nonperishable food pantry for financially stressed families. Hours are Sundays, from 11 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is an assortment of canned goods, pasta, cereal and paper goods.

Thrift store

PLYMOUTH – The South Shore Women’s Resource Center has opened Court Street Thrift Boutique at 71 Court St. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit program, which provides free and confidential domestic violence services to the South Shore communities of Carver, Duxbury, Halifax, Kingston, Marshfield, Plympton, Plymouth, Wareham, Hanson, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Middleborough, Norwell, Pembroke and Scituate. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays. The shop offers 11 rooms of seasonal new and like-new clothing and shoes for men, women, teens, children and infants, household items, furniture, handbags, books, CDs, DVDs and jewelry. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. No appointment is necessary. Fall and winter apparel now being accepted. If you have any questions, email courtstreetthrift@hptc.org or call 508-746-4557.

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Habitat ReStore

CARVER – Habitat’s ReStore, located on Route 58 in Carver, sells donated materials to contractors and the general public at a discounted price. The proceeds from the sale of all donated items go toward the construction of Habitat homes. No item is too small, as items currently in the ReStore range from windows to home decor to nuts and bolts.

If you’re looking to take in some new items for remodeling projects, stop by the ReStore and save 50-90 percent off retail price on everything in the store. New merchandise comes in on a regular basis from retailers, contractors and individuals.

The ReStore is located at 72 N. Main St. in Carver; the hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more information about the ReStore and how to volunteer or donate, visit the website, www.hfhplymouth.org, or visit the Facebook page, Greater Plymouth Habitat & ReStore.

Residents interested in serving on any of these committees should complete a “Talent Bank” form available on the town’s website – www.halifax.ma.us (look for the volunteers page) or the selectmen’s office. For more information, contact the selectmen’s office at 781-294-1316.

Water Department notice

HALIFAX –The Halifax Water Department’s annual Consumer Confidence Report, mailed in June, is available at the Water Department office. The report is based on 2010 test data and designed to inform the consumer about Halifax’s water quality and the services the Water Department delivers to you each and every day. If you need a copy, stop by the Water Department office at 500 Plymouth St., or call 781-293-1733.

Halifax Town Report available

HALIFAX – The Halifax Town Report for 2010 is available at the selectmen’s office during normal office hours (Monday-Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). If you cannot visit during these hours, contact the selectmen’s office at 781-294-1316 and arrangements can be made for you to pick up the report at a different location and time. In addition, an electronic copy of the report is available on the town’s website at www.town.halifax.ma.us/selectmen.html.

Housing rehab program seeks contractors

CARVER – The town of Carver’s Office of Community Development is actively seeking contractors interested in participating in the Carver-Halifax Housing Rehabilitation Program. The Housing Rehabilitation Program is funded through the Mass Community Development Fund Program and is designed to improve housing conditions for low and moderate-income residents by providing financing to correct code violations. Contractors interested in being considered for future projects under the program should call the Carver-Halifax Housing Rehabilitation Program Manager Edward Fuller at 508-866-3410, ext. 1011.

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Quilters needed

KINGSTON – South of Boston Quilts for Kids is looking for quilters to help make quilts for children in local hospitals and shelters. Quilts for Kids is a national organization with Kingston as the only Massachusetts chapter. All the fabric and batting to make the quilts is supplied, all you need to supply is some thread and your sewing machine. The group meets every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the clubhouse at Town & Country Estates in Kingston. For information, e-mail Maryann O’Neil at southofbostonquiltsforkids@verizon.net or call 781-585-2370.

Trash collection

HALIFAX – The Halifax Recycling Center would like to remind all residents when placing a town trash bag in a barrel, you must have a piece of the bag showing so the driver knows it is a town bag.

Searching for volunteers

HALIFAX – The Halifax Board of Selectmen is continuing its search for volunteers to serve on the Town Government Study Committee. Members should be registered voters, but not serve on any board, committee or commission, be an employee of the Town or have a relative who is an employee of the Town. An outline of the Committee’s interests and responsibilities is available on the Town’s web site: www.town.halifax.ma.us in the Volunteer section along with Talent Bank forms for those interested in applying to serve on the committee. While the Committee now has sufficient members to meet on a regular basis, vacancies on the committee still exist. For more information, contact the Selectmen’s office at 781-294-1316.

Beautification Committee vacancies

HALIFAX – The Halifax Board of Selectmen has re-organized the Halifax Beautification Committee with three new members joining the committee. However, two vacancies remain and residents interested in serving on the committee are encouraged to apply.

Members of the Beautification Committee plan and “get their hands dirty” improving the landscaping of the grounds and areas around town buildings and other property owned by the town. This is a volunteer committee, appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Residents interested in serving should contact the selectmen’s office at 781-294-1316 or apply on the town’s website.

Outreach programs

PLYMOUTH COUNTY – The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department has several community outreach PowerPoint programs available to community groups, neighborhood associations and civic organizations. These 45 minute presentations include: “Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, a Partner in Community Safety,” an overview of the many facets of the department and it’s relationship with the towns in Plymouth County, “Avoid ID Theft,” a program designed to assist citizens in keeping their identity to themselves, and “Plymouth County Corrections, Then and Now,” an historical perspective of Plymouth County Jails and local laws. For more information on these free programs or to invite a speaker, call Program Service Outreach Coordinator Liisa Budge-Johnson at 508-732-1852.

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Cars for Homes

CARVER – Help Habitat for Humanity raise money to help build more homes with deserving people in the community and get rid of that clunker in your yard at the same time.

With one toll-free call, most cars, trucks, RVs, or even a boat or airplane can be picked up, processed and turned into cash – 60 percent of which will come back to the local Habitat affiliate and help more families in Plymouth, Kingston, Plympton, Lakeville, Middleborough and Carver.

The vehicle does not need to be in running condition, but it must be whole and have 4 inflated tires.

Call 877-277-4344 or visit www.carsforhomes.org for more information.

South Shore Business Roundtable

PEMBROKE – South Shore Business Roundtable meets at 7:30 a.m. every other Thursday at Pembroke Town Hall, 100 Center St.

SSBR is a business-networking group formed to promote member businesses through the generation and exchange of leads, sharing of ideas and other related activities. Its goal is to create a diverse business network of professionals to create quality referrals for each member. SSBRT helps members create and build relationships with other success-oriented individuals.

For more information about the meeting schedule and the members visit SSBR’s Web site at ssbrt.net, e-mail admin@ssbrt.net, or call Allison Guido at 781-826-2577.

Curbside recycling

HALIFAX – In order for residents’ recycling to be picked up at curbside, it must be placed in a town of Halifax recycling bin, which can contain plastics numbered 1-7, cans, bottles and jars. These items can be mixed together in the bin.

The town will also pick up all paper products, which must be bagged or tied together and placed on top of or next to the recycling bin. Recyclable paper includes magazines, junk mail, telephone books, food boxes and corrugated cardboard, no larger than 20-by-20 inches. Larger cardboard can be brought to the recycling center.

If paper products are mixed in with the containers in the bin, the bin will not be emptied.

Sharps collection at Recycling Center

HALIFAX – The Halifax Recycling Center now accepts used sharps, such as syringes, needles or lancets, which are sometimes carelessly thrown away in the trash, potentially exposing individuals to serious diseases.

Halifax residents may drop off their sharps at the Recycling Center during regular hours. Sharps must be in a puncture-proof plastic laundry detergent bottle with a screw-on cap, or in similar plastic container. The containers should be no larger than 24 inches in circumference, or a 1-gallon capacity.

For more information, call the Recycling Center at 781-293-1732.

Hospice volunteers needed

Allegiance Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit patients under hospice care in South Shore nursing homes. Volunteers are trained and are a part of the interdisciplinary team who serve patients at the end of life. For information, call Karen Spangler at 800-792-5808, ext. 2608, or e-mail kspangler@allegiancehospice.com.

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4-H Clubs seek new members

PLYMPTON – The Health Buddies 4-H Club of Plympton and the East Middleboro 4-H Gardening Club are looking to boost their membership. Both of these 4-H clubs is planning fun and educational activities for the spring.

In the Health Buddies 4-H Club, led by volunteer Janice Beale of Plympton, youth will learn about their own health and the health of the environment. Club activities include nature hikes, healthy lifestyle discussions, and small animal care and embryology.

Members of the East Middleboro 4-H Gardening Club will not only learn how to keep a garden, but also about the history and heritage of gardening in America. As the weather gets warmer, the group will plan and prepare their gardens. Second generation 4-H volunteer Suzanne Dube of Middleboro has planned a series of field trips and guest speakers for the club.

4-H Clubs are open to all youth ages 5 through 18, and all Plymouth County Extension 4-H Clubs are lead by screened and CORI-cleared adult volunteers.

For more information, or to volunteer, call Plymouth County Extension office at 781-293-3541 or e-mail plyctyext@mindspring.com.